Legal Staff Legal Administrator in Shreveport, LA

In-House

Shreveport, LA

Legal Staff Legal Administrator in Shreveport, LA

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Casualty Claims Adjuster

Job Responsibilities:
- Handle multiple injury or casualty features identified upon report or likely to arise during the investigation of the claim.
- Review all claims assignments to ensure accuracy of prior claim handling in the development of ongoing claims strategies.
- Proactively investigate and resolve coverage, liability, and damages related to claims.
- Ensure proper diary management on all claims to maintain timely and efficient processing.
- Accurately evaluate special and general damages associated with claims.
- Escalate all potential large loss and extra contractual exposures through the management chain for appropriate handling.
- Negotiate settlements of claims directly with the injured party, legal guardian, or attorney as necessary.
- Deliver customer service in accordance with company expectations to maintain positive client relationships.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor's Degree is preferred for candidates applying for this position.
- Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of claims experience managing injury inventory.
- Ability to secure and maintain an adjuster's license within 90 days of hire is required.
- Strong analytical and negotiation abilities are essential for performing the job effectively.
- Ability to work independently, think creatively, and exercise strong, sound judgment is necessary.

Preferred Skills:
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, both verbal and written.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical journals/procedures, and financial reports and data.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, clients, and customers.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of financial, legal, and technical information.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills are required.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office products is essential.
- Strong orientation to customer service is necessary.
- Ability to prioritize activities and projects while staying organized.
- Ability to process high volumes of work while meeting deadlines.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Casualty Claims Adjuster position. However, it mentions that employees enjoy competitive pay as part of the benefits offered by the company.

Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, applicants are advised to review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.